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Hay arrives in Cowell following benefit concert

Hay arrives in Cowell following benefit concert

Five road trains of hay have arrived in the Cowell district as farmers battle a tough summer keeping their stock fed.

Clear need for fodder register: AFIA

Clear need for fodder register: AFIA

WITH the ongoing drought and bushfire crisis sparking concerns about hay supplies in coming months, AFIA is calling for a national database to provide better insight into stocks and demand.

Long-term plan helps businesses thrive

Long-term plan helps businesses thrive

Most agribusiness owners have a longer term vision of what they are trying to achieve. The ones that don't may not be in the game for the long haul.

Fruit fly outbreak area extended

Fruit fly outbreak area extended

A FRUIT fly outbreak in the northern suburbs of Adelaide has resulted in an expanded suspension area, with further detections of Mediterranean fruit fly larvae.

Clear need for fodder register: AFIA

Clear need for fodder register: AFIA

WITH the ongoing drought and bushfire crisis sparking concerns about hay supplies in coming months, AFIA is calling for a national database to provide better insight into stocks and demand.

KI to receive $3m for mental health

KI to receive $3m for mental health

Fay Fuller Foundation to work long-term on mental health on KI in the wake of the bushfires.

Decisions aided by RFID tags

Decisions aided by RFID tags

For Brenton Palmer, Yarrami, Manoora, making decisions regarding the management of his sheep flock has been made significantly easier with the use of radio frequency identification tags.

Mt Compass cows reach $2240 high

Mt Compass cows reach $2240 high

PRICES were strong through the top end of the sale, with the best of the pregnancy-tested in-calf cows and PTIC cows with calves at-foot reaching a sale high of $2240

Ferry fares discounted to kickstart KI tourism

Ferry fares discounted to kickstart KI tourism

Passenger fares on ferry services to Kangaroo Island are being heavily discounted in an effort to encourage visitors to return to the fire-ravaged island.

Decisions aided by RFID tags

Decisions aided by RFID tags

For Brenton Palmer, Yarrami, Manoora, making decisions regarding the management of his sheep flock has been made significantly easier with the use of radio frequency identification tags.

Letters to the editor - Jan 16

Letters to the editor - Jan 16

See who's been writing in to the Stock Journal this week.

Fruit fly outbreak area extended

Fruit fly outbreak area extended

A FRUIT fly outbreak in the northern suburbs of Adelaide has resulted in an expanded suspension area, with further detections of Mediterranean fruit fly larvae.

Mt Compass cows reach $2240 high

Mt Compass cows reach $2240 high

PRICES were strong through the top end of the sale, with the best of the pregnancy-tested in-calf cows and PTIC cows with calves at-foot reaching a sale high of $2240

Long-term plan helps businesses thrive

Long-term plan helps businesses thrive

Most agribusiness owners have a longer term vision of what they are trying to achieve. The ones that don't may not be in the game for the long haul.

Ferry fares discounted to kickstart KI tourism

Ferry fares discounted to kickstart KI tourism

Passenger fares on ferry services to Kangaroo Island are being heavily discounted in an effort to encourage visitors to return to the fire-ravaged island.

Letters to the editor - Jan 16

Letters to the editor - Jan 16

See who's been writing in to the Stock Journal this week.

Performance review key to achieving goals

Performance review key to achieving goals

WITH uncontrollable conditions at the forefront of farmers' minds due to the unfolding Australian bushfire crisis, it is important farmers review any controllable factors impacting them on a yearly basis.

Performance review key to achieving goals

'Phenomenal' deep-rip results at Heidrichs

Heavier weaners in demand at Mt Pleasant

Aust must avoid being stuck in blame game

Cropping

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Russian quotas causing jitters

Russian quotas causing jitters

The threat of Russia curbing wheat exports has made some importers nervous and pushed risk premiums into futures prices.

Can Grain Prices Keep Going Higher?

Can Grain Prices Keep Going Higher?

Sponsored content: With Australian wheat and barley production down in the most recent harvest, what factors are set to influence our grain prices in the near future?

'Phenomenal' deep-rip results at Heidrichs

'Phenomenal' deep-rip results at Heidrichs

The Heidrich family said deep-ripping results at Galga last season were "phenomenal" even with the dry year.

Mixed bag of results for SA harvest

Mixed bag of results for SA harvest

Croppers across SA have seen a mixed bag of harvest results this season, with some regions prospering while others had a tough year, leading to below-average yields.

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'Old and new' methods are driving Merino profits at Redhill

'Old and new' methods are driving Merino profits at Redhill

Greg Hayes says the family tradition of running Merinos on the family farm in South Australia's Mid North is a proven recipe for success.

Merryville crowned at Canberra

Merryville crowned at Canberra

Merino breeders were complimented on the outstanding display of March-shorn sheep at Canberra

Decisions aided by RFID tags

Decisions aided by RFID tags

For Brenton Palmer, Yarrami, Manoora, making decisions regarding the management of his sheep flock has been made significantly easier with the use of radio frequency identification tags.

Bushfire hit sheep producers told charcoal can be removed by scouring

Bushfire hit sheep producers told charcoal can be removed by scouring

AWEX has provided advice on how to best class wool from sheep on bushfire-hit properties.

Good week for wool prices despite late dip in Melbourne

Good week for wool prices despite late dip in Melbourne

The wool market had an encouraging resumption to sales after the Christmas break with the EMI climmbing above the 1600c barrier.

Volcanic opening to Australian wool auction

Volcanic opening to Australian wool auction

Everyone seemed determined to fill their orders on the first day of wool sales.

KI receives feed donations

KI receives feed donations

Livestock SA's Cape Jervis hay depot has transported its first loads to fire-ravaged KI.

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Red meat retail price spike not expected

Red meat retail price spike not expected

Prime Angus 'crank up' after big move from SA

Prime Angus 'crank up' after big move from SA

Last year was supposed to mark the end of a stud breeding era for Colin Flanagan and Pat Ebert.

Fire-affected country at risk of landslides with rain forecast

Fire-affected country at risk of landslides with rain forecast

Agriculture Victoria urges landholders to prepare ahead of thunderstorms.

Hide market shows slight uptick

Hide market shows slight uptick

A few high quality hides finally showing a positive return.

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Renowned Limousin stud Mandayen shaking up the Angus industry

Renowned Limousin stud Mandayen shaking up the Angus industry

On February 19, renowned Limousin and Angus stud Mandayen will offer some of their best bulls and females when they hold their annual on property sale in Keith.

New technology could make fences an historical relic

New technology could make fences an historical relic

See the new technology which could save you money and make your wire fences a thing of the past.

Karrawarra Highlander remains productive through the big dry

Karrawarra Highlander remains productive through the big dry

As feed carts roll out in the big dry and the pressure mounts, one farming operation in the Riverina is seeing a resilient and efficient sheep continue to produce in dry times.

Grant recipient focused on regeneration of family's South Australian coastal farm

Grant recipient focused on regeneration of family's South Australian coastal farm

Sponsored content: When farmer Anita Brojatsch was a teenager, she spent hours riding her horse through the sand hills on her family's cattle property, Marram Hills, on South Australia's Limestone Coast.

Let's strengthen a chain of health

Let's strengthen a chain of health

Lorraine Gordon believes there will always be a place for intensive livestock systems that embrace new technology and management, meet animal welfare expectations and showcase good practice.

The trace minerals program helping farmers improve animal growth and fertility is back

The trace minerals program helping farmers improve animal growth and fertility is back

Sponsored content: Livestock producers are invited to join a program that tracks the results of using trace mineral injections for cattle and sheep - and possibly win them an overseas study trip.

Striking a balance between cultivation and conservation

Striking a balance between cultivation and conservation

Meet the man who is proving that it's possible to have both a thriving agricultural business and protect our natural heritage at the same time.

Going off grid can save you a lot of money in the long run

Going off grid can save you a lot of money in the long run

As households right across the country struggle under the burden of high electricity bills, one expert says it's worth questioning whether you need to be connected to the grid at all.

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Orange monster: Check out all the photos from Sunday's mammoth dust storm

Orange monster: Check out all the photos from Sunday's mammoth dust storm

The sky turned black in just minutes, readers say.

Merryville crowned at Canberra

Merryville crowned at Canberra

Merino breeders were complimented on the outstanding display of March-shorn sheep at Canberra

Warrnambool quality shines as steer weaners sell to 334c/kg

Warrnambool quality shines as steer weaners sell to 334c/kg

A top quality penning of steer and heifer weaners came under strong competition at the Warrnambool annual premier weaner sale.

Flashback Friday: October 1966 | PHOTOS

Flashback Friday: October 1966 | PHOTOS

Stock Journal looks back at October 1966, when South Australians travelled to the United States to learn about feed mill technology, "best ever" prices were achieved at the Peterborough market, the Saddleworth and Balaklava shows attracted a crowd, and the Pinnaroo Show celebrated its fiftieth year.

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Russian quotas causing jitters

Russian quotas causing jitters

The threat of Russia curbing wheat exports has made some importers nervous and pushed risk premiums into futures prices.

Long-term plan helps businesses thrive

Long-term plan helps businesses thrive

Most agribusiness owners have a longer term vision of what they are trying to achieve. The ones that don't may not be in the game for the long haul.

Performance review key to achieving goals

Performance review key to achieving goals

WITH uncontrollable conditions at the forefront of farmers' minds due to the unfolding Australian bushfire crisis, it is important farmers review any controllable factors impacting them on a yearly basis.

Agribusiness buzz in brief

Agribusiness buzz in brief

What's been happening around the traps in agribusiness

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Jersey IDW sale to raise funds for bush fire victims

Jersey IDW sale to raise funds for bush fire victims

Jersey Australia and Global Impact Supremacy have joined forces to launch a fundraiser for the Salway family and other farmers devastated by the country's bushfires.

Range of informative seminars at IDW

Range of informative seminars at IDW

International Dairy Week will again feature a wide range of informative seminars. All seminars will be presented at the Ballantyne Centre at Tatura Park. This year seminars will be held across the Monday to Wednesday of the event.

Experienced judges for IDW shows

Experienced judges for IDW shows

International Dairy Week has again attracted a line up of high-quality judges from around the world.

Committed to bringing best to Australia

Committed to bringing best to Australia

Declan Patten is a dairy farmer who owns cows in eight countries, soon to be nine. But he doesn't own a dairy platform and he doesn't milk a cow.

Ayrshires to make a splash at IDW

Ayrshires to make a splash at IDW

The Ayrshire breed will be making a splash at this year's International Dairy Week with hundreds of breeders from around the world descending on the event.

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Goldacres fit weed cameras

Goldacres fit weed cameras

Bilberry optical weed cameras can be factory fitted on Goldacres' booms

The last of the Euro 5 ACCO

The last of the Euro 5 ACCO

Iveco have retired the fifth generation ACCO to make way for the next series.

Bid for a new Kubota tractor

Bid for a new Kubota tractor

WITH fires raging across the country, Kubota Australia; Australian Community Media Agricultural Publishing and Events; Lloyds Auctioneers and Valuers, and the Country Women's Association of Australia, have teamed up to fundraise for affected farmers.

Quadtrack retires

Quadtrack retires

An original Case IH Steiger Quadtrac heads back to the factory after 20 years in the paddock

Versatile now with Trimble

Versatile now with Trimble

A deal between Vantage NSW and Power Farming Group will add Trimble as an option on Versatile tractors.

Arion gets upgrade

Arion gets upgrade

Claas launch Arion 500/600 series tractors

John Deere level the local loader market

John Deere level the local loader market

John Deere announce its new self-levelling loader lineup

Methane powered tractor

Methane powered tractor

New Holland have launched the first commercial methane powered tractor

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Solferino heads to auction

Solferino heads to auction

Solferino will be auctioned by Landmark Harcourts in Emerald on March 6.

Maranoa's Iona on market

Maranoa's Iona on market

The Wallumbilla property Iona will be auctioned by Elders in Roma on February 21.

Croydon offers sweet Bymount grazing

Croydon offers sweet Bymount grazing

Roma district property Croydon will be auctioned by Elders in Roma on February 14.

Grazing and water on offer

Grazing and water on offer

Situated between Kingston SE and Lucindale, Reedy Park South offers a potential purchaser a good holding of 418 hectares with strong water security.

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Long-term plan helps businesses thrive

Long-term plan helps businesses thrive

Most agribusiness owners have a longer term vision of what they are trying to achieve. The ones that don't may not be in the game for the long haul.

If the climate is changing, so must we

If the climate is changing, so must we

The Gauge | Tom Marland says to prevent bushfires you have to understand the landscape and the climate.

Advisory boards encourage new ideas

Advisory boards encourage new ideas

In the days of farming as a "lifestyle", the idea of having someone from outside the business giving suggestions and advice was, in the most part, a foreign concept.